March 19, 2013 07:25 PM CDTMarch 19, 2013 07:25 PM CDTGeorge: Without much cap room, what Cowboys must do to improve this off-season

George: Without much cap room, what Cowboys must do to improve this off-season

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Eric Fisher/ Central Michigan/ 6-7, 306/ NFL.com Grade: 91.3/ His height is the first thing that pops out you but what makes Fisher on of the top linemen in the class is his length and quickness of the snap. Although Fisher isn't a BCS product, he proved at the Senior Bowl that he deserves to be a top-15 pick. Fisher appears to be a lock as the first left tackle taken off the board.

Cowboys beat writer Brandon George answered reader questions during a live chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights:

Based on what Stephen Jones has said since arriving at the owners’ meetings, does it sound like the Cowboys actually have a plan for what they want to do with the draft and the remainder of free agency this year? Or are they just figuring it out as they go?

Brandon George: Well, the money the Cowboys have available is always a moving target. They can create more salary cap space by cutting more players, restructuring more contracts or signing Tony Romo and/or Anthony Spencer to long-term contracts. Right now, the Cowboys only have about $100,000 available under the salary cap, so they can't sign any free agents right now. They'd like to sign a veteran safety but that won't be possible unless they create more space. Right now, the plan is to focus on the draft. They must draft well this year to improve this team on the field in 2013.

Is it possible the offensive line could get better with a season under their belt, and a (hopefully) a healthy offseason to work together? Or, must we draft a lineman in the first round?

Brandon George: Sure, they could and should get better with a season under Bill Callahan. However, the Cowboys need to add players along the OL and should use the draft to do that. It should be a high priority and, by all accounts, it is.

How much do you believe the success of draft picks are dependent on a coach's ability to develop a player? For example, player A & B are equal at the draft, but one plays for a team with strong coaching for his position, one does not. I am trying to rationalize how the Cowboys could have missed so badly in 2008 & 2009. I mean, they were all quality players coming out of college, weren't they?

Brandon George: So many things go into the draft and who each team selects and how that player develops. Some of it's coaching, some of it's opportunity, staying healthy, work ethic, and on and on. The Cowboys simply missed and missed again on the 2008 and 2009 drafts (especially 2009). It's the big reason why this team has so many depth problems right now

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